{"product_id":"swida-racemosa","title":"Swida racemosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes available: \u003c\/b\u003e#1 (Trade gallon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics: \u003c\/b\u003ezones 3-8, 3-10' (possibly taller) x 3-10', full sun to part shade, white flowers bloom on red pedicels in late spring to early summer. The flowers ripen into white berries (drupes) from late summer into fall, prefers soils that are wet to average moisture, but is very adaptable to both drought and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eGray Dogwood, Northern Swamp Dogwood, Panicled Dogwood, Grey-stemmed Dogwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms: \u003c\/b\u003eCornus racemosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eCornaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eThis shrub is widespread in southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Native to Maine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003eFound in both upland and lowland forests (thin-canopied) and although has the common name Swamp Dogwood is adaptable depending on light. It is also found in man-made and disturbed habitats, flood plains, meadows, field edges and on roadsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eProvides both pollen and nectar and is a larval host (more specifics to follow). The high fat, nutritious fruit is enjoyed by birds and mammals. Offers cover and nest sites. Has been used medicinally and as a part of smoking mixtures. Has reddish-purple fall foliage. Will form a thicket if happy, so good for erosion control and windbreaks. Is salt tolerant. More information coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource: \u003c\/b\u003eWhips from Cold Stream Farm, potted on at Honey Petal Plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage credits: \u003c\/b\u003eFrank Meuschke of Shelterwood Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Petal Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50784828817715,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6115\/8195\/files\/FrankSwidaRacemosaFlower.jpg?v=1745457234","url":"https:\/\/honeypetalplants.com\/products\/swida-racemosa","provider":"Honey Petal Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}